SPL DynaMaxx - 2-Channel Compressor, Limiter, Noise Gate

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DESCRIPTION

Part of
the SPL Analog-Blue series, the DynaMaxx is a new type of dynamics processor
that has both corrective and creative applications in those areas normally
addressed by conventional compressors. In keeping with the SPL design
philosophy, it incorporates many new features not found on standard compressors,
and a slightly unconventional approach to the control system makes it
surprisingly easy to use.

DynaMaxx
also premiers a new facility, the De-Compressor, which may be used to counter
the effects of overcompression in previously processed source material. DynaMaxx
can be used to provide unobtrusive compression and limiting at the premastering
stage, or to produce creative compression effects.

Dynamic Intelligence

Though auto attack and release functions are nothing new, in the DynaMaxx design,
the time constants are automated in a very musical way. DynaMaxx
adaptively optimizes all time constants in real time during processing so that
the compression characteristics are continually matched to the source
material.

New THAT 2181 VCAs

The
DynaMaxx is also the first compressor to make use of the new THAT 2181 VCAs, and
the circuit actually uses two of these excellent VCAs in a Differential
Drive-mode configuration, which increases transparency and dynamics while
reducing distortion.

A
benefit of the DynaMaxx circuit is that high compression ratios do not affect
high frequency details. High amplitude, low-end bass can be controlled without
introducing pumping or other negative side effects. Similarly, complex stereo
sources can be processed easily and very musically. DynaMaxx has numerous
applications in recording and mixing, as well as for cost-effective stereo
mastering, and because of the level of intelligent processing within the unit,
there are only two controls to adjust per channel, making operation very
intuitive.

CONTROLS & FEATURES

Compression

Sets the
amount of compression, where the degree of gain reduction is continually
monitored via the LED meters.

Gain

This is similar to the "make-up" gain control used
on conventional compressors and is provided to restore signal levels that have
been reduced by the compressor action. This control also compensates for any
gain increase in De-Compression mode. The control has a range of 20dB.

Soft Limit

Switches
between Compression mode and a Soft Limit mode that features a very gentle
soft-knee-characteristic to minimize audible side effects.

Effect CompressionIn this mode, the Release time is set to
a fixed 60ms to produce a 'vintage compression' effect that works well on solo
instruments and occasionally voices.

De-Compression

Converts
the compressor to an upward expander that allows to de-compress highly
compressed audio signals, such as samples, keyboards sounds or previously
recorded tracks that have been overcompressed. For example, the sounds used in
most drum machines are highly compressed, but processing them in De-Compression
mode restores their dynamics and vitality.

Stereo Couple

When
processing stereo material, the Stereo Couple function should be switched on so
that both channels produce the same degree of gain change. This is necessary to
maintain a coherent and stable stereo image. The front panel controls, including
the Active switch of channel 1, function as master controls in Stereo Couple
mode.

Noise Gate

Each channel
incorporates a Noise Gate with ARC (Auto-Release-Circuitry), and this too is
highly automated. In a mastering situation, it may be used to provide click-free
gating at the beginning and the end of a song. The Close-LED indicates when the
Noise Gate shuts.

Metering

Both
channels of the DynaMaxx are equipped with a 20-digit LED ladder meter
displaying gain changes to a resolution of 1dB. The displayed values range from
-10dB to +9dB. Each channel also has an additional Signal LED which illuminates
when the input signal is hotter than -40dB.

Side Chain

If it is
required to patch in external processing, both left and right channels have Side
Chain inputs. If an acceptable sidechain signal is being received, a LED on the
front illuminates.

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